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Firch Family History

Firch Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fitch, Birch, Finch, Firth, Ferch, Fisch, Kirch, Rich, March, Hirsch

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Where is the Firch family from?

You can see how Firch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Firch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 26 Firch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Firch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Firch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Firch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firch. 30% of Firch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Firch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Firch were Machinist and Cashier. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Firch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 373 immigration records available for the last name Firch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Firch. For the veterans among your Firch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Firch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Firch in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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